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Murder of Madeline Soto: Court TV Retraces Stephans Sterns’ Steps
Doug Benefield's former attorney, Stephanie Murphy, joins Court TV to discuss the status of the family court case that occurred before Ashley Benefield killed her husband, Doug. (7/18/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Now You Know: Voter deadlines; realtors clear waterways and more
The deadline to register to vote or update your party affiliation for the 2024 Primary Election is July 22. Florida is a closed primary state, which means that only voters who are registered members of a political party may vote for their respective party’s candidate in a Primary Election.
Peak Construction Continues Expansion, Moves Into FL
Peak Construction Corporation has received its General Contractor’s license in the state of Florida, marking another move in the company’s continued expansion into the Southeast. Based in Rosemont, Peak has been actively pursuing a strategic expansion into the Southeast, bringing award-winning design-build construction and construction management services to...
City leaders in Fort Pierce announce new community-based solution to help fight gun violence
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — City leaders in Fort Pierce are working on a community-based solution to help stop gun violence and improve the community. City Manager Nick Mimms and staff members are working on something called the Peace and Safety Initiative. Mimms said it's a very comprehensive, multi-faceted initiative...
DeSantis: Defeating amendments, university reform key to deepening Florida's red hue
MILWAUKEE — Following a scorching Republican National Convention speech Tuesday night, Gov. Ron DeSantis laid out a blueprint to run up the score on Florida Democrats by turning holdout bastions of the state to red from blue. The governor lost just five of the state's 67 counties in his stunning 19-point re-election victory...
Sarasota Bradenton International ranked 8th on TSA list for number of firearms seized from passengers in first half of this year
Of the 21 Florida airports where Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel screen passengers, Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ) came in eighth in the first half of this year for the number of firearm discoveries in passengers’ carry-on luggage, the federal agency has announced. However, the total for SRQ was just...
Palm Beach County commissioner Barnett gets unexpected shoutout from DeSantis at RNC
MILWAUKEE — Palm Beach County figured prominently in Gov. Ron DeSantis' remarks to the Florida delegation on Wednesday morning, with one particular county commissioner getting singular attention. In his nearly 30-minute talk, DeSantis touted GOP gains across the state, and noted how he carried Palm Beach County by nearly 3 percentage points, 51.2%...
Siesta Key Beach, Anna Maria Island Named Best Beaches in Florida by U.S. News & World Report
Siesta Key Beach and Anna Maria Island are home to the No. 1 and No. 2 Best Beaches in Florida, according to a new list by U.S. News & World Report. To come up with the rankings, the U.S. News says it factored in reader votes, aesthetics, atmosphere and convenience.
Residency program looks to help fill doctor shortage in fast-growing Pasco County
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - Florida is in desperate need of doctors. With a growing population and many doctors aging out of practice, the state is doing what it can to attract more physicians. Hospitals are also taking their own approaches to filling the need. Just this month, Florida TaxWatch ranked...
Florida abortion amendment backers decry ‘dirty trick’ language approved by state panel
A Florida panel approved language that will accompany a November ballot initiative on abortion, saying the initiative will have a negative impact on the state budget, a move the amendment’s supporters decried as a politically motivated “dirty trick.” The amendment would result in “significantly more abortions and fewer live births per year,” and there is…
Giuliani spent on Florida condo, RNC trip instead of bankruptcy fees
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge criticized Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday for spending money on his Florida condominium and travel to the Republican National Convention while he avoids paying bankruptcy fees.
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